Shrimp In A Light Curry Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lime, juice of
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
salt & pepper

Preparation

Shell and de-vein the shrimp; rinse well, pat dry, and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter; saute the onion for about 7 minutes.
Add the red chile pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add the shrimp, then season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Cook, stirring often, about three minutes.
Add the cardamom (1/2 tsp ground) and cumin and stir, then add the lime juice, sour cream, and yoghurt.
Bring to a gentle boil, stirring, then remove from heat (you don't want to overcook the shrimp).
Serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped coriander, with saffron rice.